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The Equation: The USDA’s Climate Hubs Could Help Farmers Adapt to Extreme Weather (Opinion) One key component of a transformational food and farm bill would be a strong focus on how we address the impacts of climate change on our food system and the agricultural sector. And that’s where the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) climate hubs play a critical role.
USDA: Farmers, Ranchers Now Can Make USDA Farm Loan Payments Online The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that most farm loan borrowers will be able to make payments to their direct loans online through the Pay My Loan feature on farmers.gov in early February.
Agriculture Dive: Agriculture policies to watch in 2024 While passing a farm bill is undoubtedly the biggest priority for this year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is also poised to move full speed ahead on other priorities such as fostering competition and expanding opportunities for climate-smart agriculture.
Farm Progress: Understand farm bill timeline Here’s what the farm bill timeline and 2024 Farm Bill debate mean for farmers.
Brownfield Ag News: In Soil & Water Conservation Districts and Brownfield Honor Friends of Conservation The Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts recently recognized several Hoosiers and organizations for their efforts in protecting Indiana’s natural resources.
Bedford Gazette: Conservation district to get DEP grants The Bedford County Conservation District has qualified for a pair of grants totaling more than $220,000 from the state Department of Environmental protection.
Morning Ag Clips: Clark Conservation District to Start Accepting RCPP Poop Smart Clark Applications Clark Conservation District and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service will start accepting applications for their Poop Smart Clark Regional Conservation Partnership Program funding beginning Jan. 26, 2024, until Feb. 29, 2024. This RCPP covers all of Clark County, but the focus areas are the East Fork Lewis River and Lacamas Creek Watersheds.
AP News: Business and agricultural groups sue California over new climate disclosure laws Business and agricultural groups sued California on Tuesday over the most sweeping climate disclosure mandates in the nation, arguing the policies signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom last year overstep on the federal government’s authority to regulate emissions nationwide.
Morning Ag Clips: NRCS Conservation Plants Perform Successfully in Urban Conservation Plantings Native conservation plants used in Harris County Texas to protect flood control canals and retention ponds leads to new commercial releases. |